Qantas Freight is pleased to advise that effective 15 October 2012, it will commence using e-Air Waybills (eAWB) for all shipments originating in Singapore or Hong Kong and destined for Australia.

The use of eAWBs is the first phase in moving towards removing paper for the air freight supply chain but in this initial phase there will be very little change for customers.

Customers in Singapore and Hong Kong will continue to submit a paper air waybill with their shipment as they do today.  The paper air waybill will however no longer travel onboard the aircraft with the shipment.

As a result, from Monday 15 October, agents in Australia will no longer receive a copy of the air waybill with any shipment originating in Singapore or Hong Kong.

The move toward a paper-free supply chain is an important initiative for the industry as a whole. Qantas Freight is well advanced in meeting IATA’s published target of 100 per cent of shipments moving under an eAWB by the end of 2014.

If you would like any further information please contact your local sales representative or email Manager Customer Support Christine Riva at christineriva@qantas.com.au

Yours sincerely,

Maryanne Galea
Regional Manager Freight